Building Code Requirements

Brea Building Division Adopts New California Code Regulations

The 2016 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle is complete and the resulting 2016 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) is published and becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2017. Online access to the 2016 California Codes is now available at the California Building Standards Commission website.

Effective January 1, 2017

2016 California Building Code (based on the 2012 International Building Code)

All construction plans submitted on or after January 1, 2014 are required to be in compliance based on the above stated California Codes. Please contact the Brea Building Division at 714-671-4406 or visit our website for specific submittal requirements and/or questions.